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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.25, 608.95 and 254.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.25, 608.95 and 254.78 is: 351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.25 : 608.95 = 254.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.25/608.95 = 254.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.25x = 608.95 × 254.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.25x = 155,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,148.28/441.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.61

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